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Michele Comeau and Jan Jansen love the mountains of British Columbia, but they recently traded the mountains for an ocean adventure, with a visit to northern Vancouver Island. The couple live in Whistler, BC – a resort town known for its forested slopes and alpine setting – but this time, the water was calling. Jan […]

The Fraser River is a constant in the lives of Vancouverites – the river flows through the city and empties into the salty waters of the Strait of Georgia. Yet less than a two hour drive from Vancouver are stories and adventures that many Vancouverites still have yet to explore. This discovery came into focus for […]

Discover BC through the eyes of its locals and visitors! Each week we #exploreBC with different Instagrammers who share their favourite places and experiences. This week, we’re featuring Sea to Sky based freelance creative @nikkeydawn. She’s sharing some of her favourite scenes from the waters around BC’s Sea-to-Sky Corridor. “@nikkeydawn here, get your mask and snorkel ready- I’m showing […]

Andre Jr. Ayotte’s adventures are guided by his rod and reel. His search for the perfect cast – and the perfect catch – has taken him across Europe and Iceland, and from the California Sierras to Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula. His journey to Northern BC in search of the legendary steelhead was no less epic: he […]

British Columbia is home for Pam McNicol and Ross Hales, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. “I’ve lived across Canada,” says Pam, “and this is the most beautiful place I’ve ever lived.” Ross grew up in the BC interior and has a deep, visceral love for the area. “The Okanagan possesses some extraordinary […]

BC’s Thompson Okanagan region is well known for its exceptional wineries and gorgeous vineyards. It’s also home to dozens of provincial parks popular for day-use, camping and hiking. Why not pair the two together? Here are five BC Parks located within one hour’s drive of Okanagan wineries, courtesy of the BC Visitor Centre at Osoyoos. 1. Okanagan Lake […]